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on the ground

Chicago
November 2, 2018

At one Chicago high school, big plans amid a bilingual teacher shortage

For the principal of Back of the Yards, recruiting native Spanish speaking educators is an essential ingredient in plans to build a dual language program.

another path

New York
March 28, 2018

New York City students can now pass Spanish exam on path to graduation

The change may help non-native English speakers earn a diploma.

pre-k for all

New York
January 17, 2018

New York City will add dual language options in pre-K to attract parents and encourage diversity

Popular with parents, the programs can also be effective in boosting the performance of students who are learning English as a new language.

Construyendo puentes

Tennessee
October 26, 2017

Communicating with Spanish-speaking parents is a challenge in Memphis. Meet the former teacher who’s taking it on.

Talia Palacio is transforming how Shelby County Schools interacts with Hispanic families.

getting to graduation

New York
March 21, 2017

New York City’s English learners often struggle to graduate, but here’s how some schools buck that trend

Many schools struggle to met the needs of English learners. But some buck that trend, providing valuable lessons for how to better serve these students.

teaching the teachers

Colorado
February 8, 2017

Colorado educators will soon be required to take training for teaching English learners

The training will be part of the regular teacher license renewal process.

PE gap

Colorado
November 28, 2016

Denver schools with large numbers of English learners get less physical education

District officials will investigate why students at Denver schools with large numbers of English learners are getting less physical education than other students.

Indiana
April 19, 2015

Successful strategy: How Southport trains teachers to work with English Learners

The best way to make sure the students, many of them refugees, were able to succeed in the classroom meant making sure teachers were prepared.

Language barriers

New York
February 17, 2015

Immigrant groups see chance to improve language services in chancellor’s reorganization

With changes coming to the city's school-support structure, immigrant groups are asking the Department of Education to improve translation services for parents with limited English proficiency.

Language Partners

New York
September 22, 2014

Bilingual programs get the royal treatment

The visit, complete with balloons and a song-and-dance performance, added bit of royal flair to Chancellor Carmen Fariña’s continued focus on dual language programs and English language learners.